Jose Santana has been located, and the Gold Alert has been canceled.

Wilmington, DE 19809 – The New Castle County Division of Police has issued a Gold Alert for 61-year-old Jose Santana of Wilmington.

Jose was last seen leaving his residence in the 200 block of Philadelphia Avenue at approximately 1:19 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. He is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5’9″ tall and weighing 150 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes.

At the time he was last seen, Jose was wearing a black T-shirt with “Jordan” written in white lettering and blue pants. He left his residence without a telephone, and his destination is unknown.

Despite extensive efforts, officers have been unable to locate or contact Jose, and there is growing concern for his health and safety.

Anyone with information regarding Jose’s whereabouts is asked to contact the New Castle County Division of Police at (302) 573-2800 or dial 911 if he is located.

The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for New Castle County and surrounding areas. The warning is in effect beginning today, Wednesday, July 1, at noon and will remain in effect until 8:00 PM on Saturday, July 4, 2026.

Dangerously hot conditions are expected throughout the holiday weekend, with heat index values ranging from 100°F to 110°F.

With dangerous heat expected, take a few simple steps to stay safe:

💧 Drink plenty of water.

❄️ Stay in air conditioning whenever possible.

☀️ Limit time in the sun and avoid strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day.

👕 Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing.

👶🐶 Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle, even for a minute.

❤️ Check on elderly relatives, neighbors, and anyone without air conditioning.

Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat stroke is a life-threatening medical emergency; call 911 immediately. If you or someone you know needs a safe place to escape the heat, call 211 for information on shelters and other available community resources.